The Silence I Needed (Mori x Reader)

Last Minute Freedom and Fear

There was a strong breeze outside, and it was still a little chilly. Spring had just begun and the sakura trees were beginning to bud. I hadn't gotten to see them the previous year. It was halfway through May when I arrived at the school.

I brushed my hair behind my ear anxiously. Graduation was a week ago, but there I was, back at the front gates of Ouran Academy. All Host Club activities were shut down for the next week as we prepared for the wedding that was to take place in Music Room #3. Headmaster Suoh was more than happy to offer up the space, exclaiming that weddings were a wonderful, beautiful, romantic thing and how it'd be an honor to host one in his own school. I saw the resemblance between him and his son almost immediately in the way they both ramble about things they think are beautiful and precious.

Even though we'd discussed it a few months before, Kyoya seemed much more reluctant about the use of the club room than the headmaster had. Like the businessman he'd been forced to become, he worried about how a week of the club being on standby would affect profits. He said that of course, they'd save money without having to pamper guests for said time, but no guests also meant no income. I laughed over his anguish. Not to be mean or make fun of him, but because I hadn't expected anything less of him.

The club room looked barren, like a completely different place. All the couches and tables had been delicately placed against the walls or in other rooms. And I was alone. I laughed in the empty room, spinning in circles and dancing across the floor. What a magical place... That room held so many precious memories. The year I'd spent at Ouran Academy was the best of my life, I was sure of that.

I got my notebook out of the bag I had brought with me and started making a rough sketch of the room, adding little doodles of where I wanted certain decorations. I still hadn't made a seating chart. Granted, it was going to be a small wedding. I listed off the guests in my head. There are my parents, and Takashi's parents and brother. Then there are the hosts, Haruhi's dad, Benio and Miranda, and the ten girls who started out as my fan club. I also can't forget Sophie, Lewis, and Jenny. Also, Headmaster Suoh, which was not my decision I chewed on my pencil and tried to think if I had missed anyone.

I startled with a shout when I felt arms around my waist. "Takashi," I laughed, "You scared me."

"Guess again, sweetheart." I turned around and smiled.

"Benio! What are you doing here?" She put her hands on her hips disapprovingly "Scratch that, I know what you're doing here. I mean why are you here now? School isn't even out for Ouran yet."

Benio smirked. "Perks of being a Zuka Club queen." It was my turn to frown at her. She sighed. "I wanted to steal you away before those boys got to you. I rarely get you to myself anymore. It just isn't fair, (Y/N)." She pouted and took my hand."

She was right. Lately, my life had been all about my new friends in the host club. When I hung out with Benio, the girls were always there, or at least Haruhi was. I let Benio drag me out of the club room and down the halls. A few people gave us weird looks, and I just grinned. "So where are you taking me exactly?" She didn't say anything. We were almost out the door when Benio ran me past Mori and Hunny, who were coming in to help with preparations. I handed Mori my notebook on our way out and shrugged. Benio's ride was already pulled up at the front entrance of the school.

"Tonight's your last free night as a woman. With me at least."

I grinned. "I'm in."

Our afternoon started out at a tea parlor. I hadn't been to one since before I met Mori. The walls were a soothing pale purple and every table was covered in a white table and decorated with lilacs and tulips. The whole place smelled earthy and warm. We were sat down at a table in a secluded corner. After we had been attended to, a dark smile graced Benio's lips. Whatever she's about to say, it can't be good for me. "So, is it true that you and your fiancé got busy in the club room?"